May 2022 30 Day Rule/Focus and Discussion. All Are Welcome!

Yes, I saw the resemblance as well. It is one of my favorites and is a more aggressive razor. Great with Feather blades. And it was not all that expensive.

 

I like blade feel as well so I understand. Razors come with different geometric specs. Razors with more blade exposure and blade gap will give you serious blade feel. However, there are mild to intermediate efficient razors that give some blade feel too. My two Rockwell's and my mild inexpensive Van der Hagen are examples.

 

Thank you Joe

 

Thank you Joe. Just to darn damp and cool today.

 

Two things came today. The Fatip Olive wood handle open comb and the Single edge Artist Club clone that Jeff sent me to try. This looks like it would be easier to master than the folding one. Or am I wrong? I laid it against my face and easily found the correct angle. I will try it out tomorrow along with my new Fatip. I have my things already laid out. I am not sure if I want to blend any cream with my MWF. I like it as it is! I will stick with the Proraso Blue pre-shave cream thru the month.

 

Thank you Joe.....went pretty smooth .

 

Long-sleeve shirt on my skin today. Ridiculous.

 

Hope your shaves will be great with those two razors. When using the kami style shavette, stretching the skin is important. Here is a YouTube video of GeoFatboy using a similar shavette. I would start at 5:10 because the first 5 minutes are the intro, describing the razor, illustrating how to load the blade into the razor and loading the brush and lathering the face for the 1st pass. Enjoy!

 

I think I am going to like this!

 

My little buddy approves!

 

Glad it finally arrived, Gary! MWF works well for me with my open edge blades! Just worry about WTG strokes on your cheeks to start. Continue for a few days. As your comfort with the tool develops continue to expand WTG to your neck and chin. That loaded Softguard should serve you well for at least 5-7 shaves.

 

May 2 SOTD

Good evening!



Straight Razor Shave #362
7/8 J A Henckels Friodur
Jayaruh #290 Cashmere Brush
Shannon's Soap The Warrior
Stirling Spice AS
Maggard's Alum Block
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 31 hrs

I was just itching to shave tonight. Did not want to wait tomorrow. Anyway, my shave was nice and smooth. Shannon's takes on plenty of water to get a nice, creamy, slick lather. The alum feedback was negligible. Finished with the witch hazel and the Stirling Spice Aftershave. I smell nice and fresh. Have a great evening.

 

Lovely shave, Joe!

 

Thanks Jeff!

 

thank you Jeff.

 

thank you Joe.i get an odd one where i push the blade too far,but i generally have a back up razor loaded for such occasions.i don't count the odd weeper or such either.

 

fine shaves gents..

 

Thanks Gary!

 

3rd May 2022.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Lynx Africa Body Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Chantry Lavender Goat's Milk Bar Soap.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Boots Original Shave Stick.
Blade : Gillette Perma-Sharp. (D3)
Razor: Muhle R89.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Boots Freshwood ASL + ASB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave.

Everything in the shave set up worked together wonderfully....As always the inexpensive Boots Trio was a joy to use making my early morning shave a pleasure experience.
An enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Boots Freshwood ASB.

My face is feeling smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Excellent shaves, gents!